Chanel Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsha-NEL / /ʃəˈnɛl/French; English
Meaning
French: pipe; English: channel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Chanel is most commonly associated with the French fashion designer Coco Chanel, who revolutionized women's fashion in the early 20th century. The name has become synonymous with luxury and elegance due to the brand she established. Chanel is also a surname that has been used as a given name, particularly in modern times. It gained popularity as a first name in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Chanel has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shanel
- Channelle
International Variants
- Chanel (French)
- Shanel (English)
Famous people named Chanel
Chanel Iman is an American model and actress recognized for her work with Victoria's Secret and various high-fashion brands.
Chanel West Coast is an American television personality, rapper, and singer known for her role on the show 'Ridiculousness'.
Fictional characters named Chanel
Chanel Oberlin is a character in the television series 'Scream Queens', known for her role as a sorority leader.
Chanel is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her fashionable style.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chanel was first seen in the United States in 1955. Chanel has ranked as high as #655 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Chanel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chanel (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 35 | |
| TX | 24 | |
| FL | 16 | |
| NY | 15 | |
| GA | 13 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| CT | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 37 |
| 1964 | 33 |
| 1965 | 38 |
| 1966 | 41 |
| 1967 | 55 |
| 1968 | 61 |
| 1969 | 81 |
| 1970 | 89 |
| 1971 | 111 |
| 1972 | 87 |
| 1973 | 121 |
| 1974 | 119 |
| 1975 | 140 |
| 1976 | 151 |
| 1977 | 163 |
| 1978 | 198 |
| 1979 | 264 |
| 1980 | 281 |
| 1981 | 270 |
| 1982 | 332 |
| 1983 | 434 |
| 1984 | 437 |
| 1985 | 458 |
| 1986 | 495 |
| 1987 | 465 |
| 1988 | 544 |
| 1989 | 523 |
| 1990 | 606 |
| 1991 | 676 |
| 1992 | 658 |
| 1993 | 594 |
| 1994 | 468 |
| 1995 | 358 |
| 1996 | 416 |
| 1997 | 378 |
| 1998 | 325 |
| 1999 | 275 |
| 2000 | 278 |
| 2001 | 238 |
| 2002 | 209 |
| 2003 | 229 |
| 2004 | 263 |
| 2005 | 272 |
| 2006 | 287 |
| 2007 | 318 |
| 2008 | 380 |
| 2009 | 354 |
| 2010 | 333 |
| 2011 | 320 |
| 2012 | 373 |
| 2013 | 382 |
| 2014 | 453 |
| 2015 | 417 |
| 2016 | 450 |
| 2017 | 391 |
| 2018 | 354 |
| 2019 | 355 |
| 2020 | 390 |
| 2021 | 333 |
| 2022 | 289 |
| 2023 | 206 |
| 2024 | 192 |